Subarea 3—History and Literature of Theatre

0009—Understand the characteristics of dramatic literature.

Demonstrate knowledge of the use of literary techniques and elements in dramatic literature.

Demonstrate knowledge of drama and theatre criticism and its relationship to dramatic literature.

0010—Understand the history of drama and theatre from world cultures through the nineteenth century.

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Demonstrate knowledge of various social, cultural, and global forms of theatre.

Demonstrate knowledge of the development of drama and the distinguishing characteristics of period and style.

Demonstrate knowledge of the development of theatrical performance and production.

Demonstrate knowledge of widely recognized works of dramatic literature.

Recognize the contributions of representative playwrights and practitioners.

Recognize how the functions of theatre shaped and reflected ideas, issues, or themes.

0011—Understand the history of drama and theatre from world cultures from the twentieth century to the present.

For example:

Demonstrate knowledge of various social, cultural, and global forms of theatre.

Demonstrate knowledge of the development of drama and the distinguishing characteristics of period and style.

Demonstrate knowledge of the development of theatrical performance and production.

Demonstrate knowledge of widely recognized works of dramatic literature.

Recognize the contributions of representative playwrights and practitioners.

Recognize how the functions of theatre shaped and reflected ideas, issues, or themes.

Subarea 4—Drama/Theatre and Fine Arts Education

0012—Understand the relationship of drama/theatre to other disciplines.

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Demonstrate understanding of the function of drama/theatre as an art form.

Analyze the relationship of drama/theatre to other art forms.

Analyze the relationship of drama/theatre to other content areas.

Demonstrate knowledge of the rationale for the role of drama/theatre in the school curriculum, including philosophical and social foundations for drama/theatre education.

0013—Understand instructional knowledge and skills appropriate to the teaching of drama/theatre.

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Demonstrate knowledge of child development and psychological principles of learning as they apply to drama/theatre and fine arts education.

Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for developing appropriate learning experiences for a diverse student population (e.g., exceptional learners) as it applies to drama/theatre and fine arts education.

Demonstrate familiarity with age-appropriate methods and materials for a diverse student population in all fields and levels of drama/theatre education.

Demonstrate familiarity with teaching methods that integrate drama/theatre with other art forms and other subject areas at age-appropriate levels.

Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for integrating awareness of theatre careers into the drama/theatre curriculum.

0014—Understand the evaluation of students and their performance using theatrical assessment criteria.

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Demonstrate knowledge of techniques for understanding students' aptitudes, skills, interests, special needs, and backgrounds appropriate to a school drama/theatre program.

Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of methods for evaluating students' theatrical works and processes.

0015—Understand professional development for the drama/theatre educator.

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Demonstrate knowledge of professional resources for drama/theatre arts.

Demonstrate knowledge of the drama/theatre educator's need for continuing study and self-evaluation.

Demonstrate familiarity with strategies for professional development for the drama/theatre educator.

Demonstrate familiarity with the uses of various forms of existing and emerging technology for the school drama/theatre program at age-appropriate levels.